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Auburn earns prediction for LB JaMichael Garrett

In the deep midst of recruiting the 2025 class, Auburn football lands a prediction for 2026 linebacker JaMichael Garrett out of Gulf Shores

Auburn football is continuing to be a major competitor in the recruiting races to land some of the nation’s top players. While in the heat of the current 2025 cycle, the Tigers are now making moves on the 2026 class, looking to make an early statement.

This includes the race of four-star linebacker [autotag]JaMichael Garrett[/autotag], who received an expert prediction to land on the Plains by Jeffrey Lee from Auburn Live.

Garrett is from Gulf Shores High School (Ala.) and recently made his visit to Auburn in early June. He helped lead the Dolphins to a Class 5A state championship in 2023, looking to do the same in 2024.

The Tigers have been competing with both LSU and Ole Miss to land Garrett, but they are currently the clear frontrunner in this race. On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine puts Auburn at a 97.3% chance to land his commitment.

The 6-2, 200-pound product is currently ranked as the No. 125 player and No. 11 linebacker in the nation according to the On3 industry ranking. He is also the No. 8 player in the state of Alabama.

A commitment from Garrett would be the third in the Tigers’ 2026 class. He would join the likes of wide receiver [autotag]Denairius Gray[/autotag] and offensive lineman [autotag]Kail Ellis[/autotag], being another four-star recruit in the group.

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Four-star LB JaMichael Garrett to visit Auburn on Sunday

Auburn will close an exciting weekend by hosting Alabama’s No. 8 recruit from the 2026 class.

Auburn football’s weekend has become much more interesting.

Six of Auburn’s top 2025 targets are in town this weekend for official visits, and one of Alabama’s top 2026 recruits is set to join them on Sunday. [autotag]JaMichael Garrett[/autotag], a four-star linebacker from Gulf Shores High School (Alabama) shared on X (formerly Twitter) Friday night that he will close out the weekend by visiting the Plains.

Garrett played an instrumental role in Gulf Shores’ class 5A state championship run in 2023 by recording 87 tackles with 26.5 registered for a loss. He also recorded 9.5 sacks last season, which tied the team lead.

Auburn is the early front runner to land Garrett according to experts from 247Sports and On3. 247Sports’ Christian Clemente submitted a “crystal ball prediction” in favor of Auburn in March, and the Tigers have a 95% chance to earn his pledge according to On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine.

Following a visit in March, Garrett told On3’s Cole Pinkston that he was impressed with Auburn’s facilities, and could see himself in an Auburn uniform. The biggest takeaway from Garrett’s trip was his conversation with linebackers coach [autotag]Josh Aldridge[/autotag].

“The meeting I just had with Coach Aldridge,” Garrett said in an interview with On3. “Him letting me and my mom know how interested they are in me. He just let me know they’re only recruiting three guys in my class that they have offered. He said they think I could come in and start as a freshman.”

All four major recruiting outlets have ranked Garrett as a four-star linebacker from the 2026 class. He is a top-15 linebacker nationally, ranking as high as No. 9 by ESPN and 247Sports. On3 and 247Sports lists Garrett as the No. 8 recruit from Alabama for the 2026 cycle.

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LSU offers 2026 safety from Gulf Shores, Alabama

Brian Kelly ventured to the Alabama coast to find a talented safety who could make a difference in Baton Rouge.

Brian Kelly ventured to the Alabama coast to find a talented safety who could make a difference in Baton Rouge in a couple of years. He will have to fight Hugh Freeze for him, though.

[autotag]JaMichael Garrett[/autotag] is a six-foot-two, 200-pound safety from Gulf Shores, Alabama where he plays for Gulf Shores High School. The Gulf Shores Dolphins finished the 2023 season 15-0 and they won the 5A State Championship.

There are currently no Crystal Ball projections for Garrett at this time but the Auburn Tigers are a 63% favorite to land him per On3.

Film Analysis: Garrett is projected to be a defensive back at the next level but he works as a linebacker for the Dolphins.

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